127 episodes

Thoughtful debate elevates us all. In For Heaven’s Sake, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain revive the Jewish art of constructive discussion on topics related to political and social trends in Israel, Israel-Diaspora relations, and the collective consciousness of being Jewish.



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Thoughtful debate elevates us all. In For Heaven’s Sake, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain revive the Jewish art of constructive discussion on topics related to political and social trends in Israel, Israel-Diaspora relations, and the collective consciousness of being Jewish.



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    Israel at War – The Six-Month War (Re-Release)

    Israel at War – The Six-Month War (Re-Release)

    This episode was originally aired on April 4th, 2024.
    180 days since the tragedy of October 7th, war still wages in Gaza, hostages have yet to bereturned, Israel’s allies are now pushing for a ceasefire, and the accidental bombing of seven aid workers on April 1st marks the latest IDF fumble.
    In this episode, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi take moral stock of Israel’s failures, its critics, and its unsung heroes, as this long and complex war hits the six-month mark.

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    • 27 min
    Israel at War – Can Zionism Win?

    Israel at War – Can Zionism Win?

    Amid intense and ongoing international scrutiny, Jews are facing an unprecedented challenge to shape a different story of Zionism and combat the rising anti-Zionist narrative. In this episode, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi explore the forces reshaping Zionism, the lasting impact on Israel, and internal divisions within Israel and the Jewish Diaspora that complicate the response to these challenges.
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    • 36 min
    Israel at War – America

    Israel at War – America

    On Tuesday, May 7th, President Biden paused a shipment of 3,500 bombs to Israel moments after the IDF mobilized into Rafah, drawing the ire of many Israelis and Zionists worldwide.
    In this episode, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the consequences of this decision, the impact on the war, and whether Biden’s support for Israel may be wavering.

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    • 35 min
    Israel at War – Independence

    Israel at War – Independence

    Is the sovereignty of the Jewish State at risk?
    Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi examine the dilemmas of this coming Israeli Independence Day (May 14, 2024), which will be celebrated under the shadow of an existential war with Hamas and Israel’s strained international relationships.
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    • 31 min
    Israel at War – The Third Front

    Israel at War – The Third Front

    Since mid-April, protests against the Israel-Hamas war on North American college campuses have hit a fever pitch, with some critics leveling the charge of antisemitism against the wave of demonstrations.
    In this episode, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi consider how this story gets framed in the global marketplace of ideas when antisemitism, anti-Zionism, and critique of Israel, lose their distinction.

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    • 33 min
    Israel at War – Iran

    Israel at War – Iran

    Before dawn on Sunday, April 14th, with the help of its allies, Israel staved off its first ever direct attack by Iran.
    In this episode, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss this new reality for Israel and its neighbors, and what it would mean to trade blows openly with a regional superpower that has, until now, hid its aggression behind proxy militant groups.

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    • 35 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
30 Ratings

30 Ratings

Eric M W ,

Invaluable Perspective

When it comes to Israel and its region, there is no understanding what is transpiring there without listening to local voices. I have yet to discover a better discussion, a better window into the Jewish Israeli space, than the one Donniel and Yossi have on each of their podcasts: constructive, intelligent, sensitive, respectful, good-humoured, and keen to the moral dimension.

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Great insight, but….

Consistently excellent content from keen observers. However, the audio quality is so poor, it renders the podcast almost unlistenable. Please remedy this so that more potential listeners will join in the conversation.

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